A Dream Deferred Langston Hughes Lorraine Hansberry titled her play A Raisin in the Sun after a line in this poem. in order to understand why her play is titled A Raisin in the Sun, you must understand the poem

So let’s talk about it Yes you get to use white boards! Talk with a neighbor about some of the dreams you have. Things that you really truly want. List one or two on your board. What if I told you that your dream will never come true? How would that make you feel? – Sorry boys--you need to get in touch with your feelings for a moment. What will the loss of that dream do to you?

Deferred? What does this mean? What type of connotations does it present?

ERASE YOUR BOARDS

Line from poem What happens to a dream deferred? InterpretationPositve or negative connotation 1….does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? 2….fester like a sore—and then run? 3….does it stink like rotten meat? 4….crust and sugar over like a syrupy sweet? 5….maybe it just sags like a heavy load. 6. …or does it explode? A Dream Deferred Read each line of the poem and interpret possible meanings of the simile/metaphor. Then decide what type of connotation each line has.

Clean and pass boards up front. Turn in dry erase marker.

Homework / Classwork Part 1 1.You will write and type out your own Dream Deferred poem using the format on the next slide. 2.Type your poem and make it visually appealing. Part 2 1.I will assign you a line of the poem. You will then create a visual representation of that line. 2.This is completely separate from your personal poem. Requirements: Your visual must be a FULL 8 ½ X 11 clean sheet of paper

A Dream ___________ Title What happens to a dream ____________? Does it ______________________ Like a _______________________? Or ___________ like a ________ - And then _________? Does it __________ like ______________? Or __________ and ______________ - Like a ________________________? Maybe it just ________________ Like a _____________________. Or does it __________________? A Dream Deferred -- Langston Hughes What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore - And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over - Like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags Like a heavy load. Or does it explode? Fill in the blanks keeping the same basis structure of poem. Using similes, then a metaphor at the end.

A Dream De-Railed What happens to a dream deconstructed? Does it crumble Like old newsprint stored below? Or shrivel like a full blown rose In the snow? Does it reek like putrid eggs? Or stick and honey-coat Like the maple bottle dregs? Maybe it just chips Like a worn-out serving platter. Or does it shatter? My Example of Langston Hughes Poem: